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Hong Kong's best swimming months are July to September, and the rooftop pools are at their most useful then. Of the 14 hotels on our list with a pool on the roof, 2 sell day passes to non-guests, 4 are guests only, and 8 don't publish who can swim. Four of the 14 are heated.
Our first pick is The Langham: a heated pool on Level 15 that day-pass holders can use without a room. If height matters more, W Hong Kong also sells day passes, and its 76th-floor pool is the highest on our list.
Heated Level 15 pool you can enter with a day pass
5-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (2,586 reviews)
Sample photo, not The Langham. Hu Totya, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
15thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book a day pass for a heated rooftop pool without taking a room. The Level 15 pool and hot tub are open to day-pass holders, and to anyone who spends at least HK$580 at the day spa.
Level 15 at 8 Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, holds a heated pool with a hot tub and poolside loungers. The catch is price: langhamhotels.com sells the day pass, but the hotel doesn't show what it costs.
Best forVisitors without a room who want a heated pool, hot tub and loungers for an afternoon.
Skip it ifYou want a poolside drink, since alcohol is prohibited in the pool area.
Heated 9th-floor pool with harbour views, guests only
4-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (5,169 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hotel ICON. Jvhertum, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
9thfloor pool
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Year-round comfort (heated pool)
Why it's here. Choose Hotel ICON if you're staying and want a heated pool that works in winter. The rooftop pool on the 9th floor is open-air and looks over Victoria Harbour and the skyline, but there is no day pass.
The pool is open-air and heated, on Level 9 of 17 Science Museum Rd in Tsim Sha Tsui. Sun beds line the deck, and the view takes in Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline. Only guests can use it.
Best forHotel guests who want a heated pool with harbour views through winter.
Skip it ifYou aren't staying overnight, since there is no non-guest access.
76th floor, the highest pool on our list, with a day pass
5-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (2,981 reviews)
Sample photo, not W Hong Kong. Ori Ackerman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
76thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Pick this one for height. The 76th-floor pool is the highest on our list, and a day pass sold on Tripadvisor lets non-guests in. The price isn't shown.
The pool is on the 76th floor at 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station. The pool area serves cocktails to order and food, and has high-speed internet. The catch is that the hotel's own page doesn't publish access rules, hours or heating.
Best forNon-guests who want the highest pool on our list and will buy a day pass.
Skip it ifYou need a known price or confirmed heating before you book.
Glass-bottomed infinity pool on the 29th floor, summer only
5-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (830 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hotel Indigo. Amanda Hawker, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
29thfloor pool
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Open May through October; closed in winter
Why it's here. Time a summer stay around this one. The glass-bottomed infinity pool on the 29th floor runs May to October, and it is for hotel guests. Winter visitors will find it closed.
On the rooftop, 29th floor, at 246 Queen's Rd E in Wan Chai, the pool is a cantilevered infinity pool with a glass bottom. Skybar sits nearby, and the hotel pours free-flow red and white wine daily from 15:00 to 21:00. The catch is the season: it closes in winter.
Best forSummer visitors staying on Hong Kong Island who want a glass-bottom edge and a rooftop bar.
Skip it ifYou're travelling between November and April, when the pool is closed.
A 25-metre rooftop pool in Sha Tin, closed each winter
5-star hotel, rated 4.1 on Google (2,199 reviews)
Sample photo, not ALVA Hotel. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
28thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Closed early December to late March for annual maintenance…
Why it's here. This is the pick for laps. The 28th-floor pool is 25 metres long and looks over Sha Tin. It shuts for annual maintenance between early December and late March, and the hotel doesn't publish who can swim.
At 1 Yuen Hong St in Sha Tin, in the New Territories, the pool sits on the 28th-floor rooftop. It measures 25 metres and looks out to blue skies and scenic views of Shatin. The catch is the annual maintenance closure, from early December to late March.
Best forGuests staying in Sha Tin who want 25 metres of rooftop pool between April and November.
Skip it ifYou're visiting from early December to late March, when the pool is shut for maintenance.
Heated rooftop infinity pool, 50 stories up, guests only
5-star hotel, rated 4 on Google (312 reviews)
Sample photo, not Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Stay here for a heated infinity pool high above the harbour. It sits 50 stories up, and only hotel guests can swim. The hotel mentions no day pass.
The pool is a heated infinity pool at rooftop level, 50 stories above Victoria Harbour, at 11 Middle Rd in Tsim Sha Tsui. The hotel's homepage also describes a rooftop bar serving cocktails. The catch is that only guests can swim and no floor number is published.
Best forHotel guests after a heated infinity pool high over Victoria Harbour.
Skip it ifYou aren't staying overnight, since no non-guest access is mentioned.
Infinity pool and rooftop bar facing Aberdeen Harbour
4-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (1,312 reviews)
Sample photo, not the Arca. Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Pick the Arca for an infinity pool facing Aberdeen Harbour with a rooftop bar beside it. Access isn't published by the hotel, so confirm it before you count on a swim.
The Arca has an infinity pool on its rooftop in Wong Chuk Hang, on Hong Kong Island's south side. The Arca Sky bar sits beside it, and the view is Aberdeen Harbour. Floor, hours and access rules aren't published.
Best forSwimmers after a harbour-view infinity pool with a rooftop bar beside it.
Skip it ifYou need confirmed non-guest access, a floor number or published hours.
A 25-metre rooftop Sky Pool facing Victoria Harbour
5-star hotel, rated 4.2 on Google (4,709 reviews)
Sample photo, not The Royal Garden. Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Choose The Royal Garden if you want laps on the rooftop: the Sky Pool is 25 metres long and faces Victoria Harbour. The hotel doesn't publish access rules, so treat swimming as a guest perk until it says otherwise.
The Sky Pool is on the hotel's rooftop in Tsim Sha Tsui East, 25 metres long, with a Mediterranean-inspired design and a recent refresh. Poolside lounge chairs face Victoria Harbour. The floor, hours and access rules aren't published.
Best forSwimmers who want a 25-metre rooftop pool in the quieter Tsim Sha Tsui East area.
Skip it ifYou need to swim as a non-guest or want published hours.
Sample photo, not Harbour Grand Kowloon. Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from Montreal, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
21stfloor pool
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book Harbour Grand Kowloon if you're staying anyway and want a long pool: 27 metres on the 21st floor, with a children's pool alongside. It's for hotel guests, and no day pass is sold.
The outdoor pool is 27 metres long, on the roof in Hung Hom, which a guide places on the 21st floor. Chaise lounges ring the pool and the views are of the harbour. Access is for hotel guests.
Best forFamilies staying in Hung Hom who want a long pool and a children's pool.
Skip it ifYou want to swim as a visitor or need a firm confirmed floor number.
Rooftop pool in Mong Kok, but few details published
5-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (5,597 reviews)
Sample photo, not Cordis. PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Consider Cordis if Mong Kok is where you want to stay and the rooftop pool is a side benefit. No floor, hours or access rules are published, so confirm before you plan a swim.
Cordis is a 5-star hotel on Shanghai Street in Mong Kok with a rooftop pool, which Klook describes alongside the hotel's dining. We have no published floor, size, view or hours. Mong Kok is crowded and busy, with the Ladies Market and Goldfish Market nearby.
Best forTravelers who want a Mong Kok base with a rooftop pool as a bonus.
Skip it ifYou need a published floor, hours or day pass before booking.
Sample photo, not Crowne Plaza Causeway Bay. Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Seasonal outdoor pool
Why it's here. Crowne Plaza Causeway Bay suits a stay where pool and drinks sit together: an outdoor pool on the 28th floor beside Club @28. Pool access rules aren't published, so check before you plan a swim.
The hotel's outdoor pool sits on the 28th-floor rooftop, on Leighton Road in Causeway Bay, next to the Club @28 bar. Views are of the Hong Kong skyline. Pool hours and who can swim aren't published.
Best forGroups staying in Causeway Bay who want a skyline pool and a bar upstairs.
Skip it ifYou need confirmed hours, a day pass or a guaranteed quiet deck.
North Point rooftop pool with a sauna and steam room
5-star hotel, rated 4.2 on Google (3,541 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour. Jordiferrer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour is a stay-first pick: a rooftop pool plus a fitness centre, sauna and steam room, but no published floor, hours or access rules. Check the details before you build a swim around it.
The hotel is on North Point Estate Lane in North Point, on Hong Kong Island, with a rooftop pool and restaurant. Its fitness centre comes with a sauna and steam room. No floor, size or hours are published.
Best forStays in North Point where a sauna and steam room matter as much as the pool.
Skip it ifYou need a stated size, floor, hours or day pass.
Landscaped outdoor rooftop pool on Nathan Road, with towels and bar service
4-star hotel, rated 4.1 on Google (5,126 reviews)
Sample photo, not Holiday Inn Golden Mile. Supercarwaar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book this only if a rooftop pool on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui matters more to you than details. The hotel lists a landscaped outdoor pool, but gives no floor, hours or swimmer rules.
This is an outdoor pool on the hotel's rooftop at 50 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, and the hotel's website describes it as landscaped. Pool-side services include towels, bathrobes, and food and beverage. The catch: the hotel doesn't publish the floor, the hours or the access rules.
Best forTravelers who want a landscaped rooftop pool close to Nathan Road and Tsim Sha Tsui shopping.
Skip it ifA confirmed day pass, a published floor or a heated pool is a requirement.
Rooftop pool in Ho Man Tin that closes every January
4-star hotel, rated 3.8 on Google (2,401 reviews)
Sample photo, not Metropark Kowloon. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Seasonal, open February to December
Why it's here. Metropark suits you if you're staying in Ho Man Tin and will swim between February and December. The pool is shut every year from January 1 to 31, and eligibility to swim isn't published by the hotel.
The hotel's pool is on its roof at 75 Waterloo Rd, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, and the hotel lists it alongside a fitness room for guests. It closes every year from January 1 to 31. Floor, hours and non-guest access aren't published by the hotel.
Best forGuests staying in Ho Man Tin who want a rooftop pool for a February to December trip.
Skip it ifYou're traveling in January or need a day pass or published hours.
July to September is the best stretch for a rooftop swim. Hotel Indigo's glass-bottomed pool is open from May to October, which covers that window and more. August is hot and wet, and the Hungry Ghost Festival in Causeway Bay falls on 16 August 2027, which matters if you pick Crowne Plaza Causeway Bay.
Winter is cooler: average highs are 24.5°C in November, 20.4°C in December and 18.7°C in January. Four pools are heated: Cordis, The Langham, Hotel ICON and Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui. ALVA Hotel closes its pool from early December to late March, and Metropark Kowloon closes it every January. February 2027 brings the Hong Kong Arts Festival (18 February to 19 March) and the International Chinese New Year Night Parade on 6 February in Tsim Sha Tsui. CON-CON HONG KONG runs 7-9 May 2027 at AsiaWorld-Expo.
Average daily highs: November 25°C (76°F), December 20°C (69°F), January 19°C (66°F). The warmest stretch for swimming is Jul–Sep.
Where to stay: Hong Kong's rooftop pools by area
Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong's densest cluster of hotels is here, with shopping malls, restaurants, tailors and the Star Ferry close by. Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui (guests only, heated) and Holiday Inn Golden Mile are in the district.
Mongkok
Crowded and local, with neon, markets and many cheap hotel options. Cordis is the listed hotel with a rooftop pool here.
Causeway Bay
Suggested for a fun, adventurous group stay, with Times Square and Sogo nearby. Crowne Plaza Causeway Bay has an outdoor pool on the 28th floor.
Cheaper ways to swim in Hong Kong
Public pools are the cheapest way to swim in Hong Kong. Kowloon Park Swimming Pool lists adult entry at HK$17 on weekdays and HK$19 on weekends and public holidays, though the fee may have changed, so check before you go.
Kowloon Park Swimming Pool: HK$17 on weekdays; HK$19 on weekends and public holidays (adult normal rate). The source describes this as the public pool entrance fee, and the Kowloon Park pool is the subject of the video. The source is a Facebook video snippet, so the fee may not be current.
Sun Yat Sen Swimming Pool (Sai Ying Pun). Admission price not stated in the source. The source lists it among the best public swimming pools in Hong Kong for cooling off.
Kennedy Town public swimming pool (name not stated in source). Admission price not stated in the source. The source names it as one of the best public swimming pools in Hong Kong, alongside the Sun Yat Sen pool.
Hotels you might expect here, and why they're not
Two hotels people expect to find here, Prudential Hotel and WM Hotel, have no rooftop pool we can confirm.
Prudential Hotel. None of the sources mention a swimming pool at Prudential Hotel. The Google Maps listing only says "Hotel", and the hotel's site covers seafood dining. Without a pool, it cannot be confirmed as rooftop.
WM Hotel. None of the sources mention a swimming pool at WM Hotel. They describe private roof gardens, terraces and a rooftop glamping staycation, but no pool, so the rooftop-pool status cannot be confirmed.
Hong Kong rooftop pools: questions people ask
Which Hong Kong hotels let non-guests swim?
Two sell day passes: W Hong Kong and The Langham. The Langham's Level 15 pool and hot tub are also open to anyone who spends at least HK$580 at the day spa. W's passes are sold on Tripadvisor. Neither price is shown.
Are any Hong Kong rooftop pools heated or open in winter?
Yes, four are heated: Cordis, The Langham, Hotel ICON and Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui. Hotel Indigo's pool is closed in winter (it runs May to October), ALVA Hotel closes from early December to late March, and Metropark Kowloon closes every January.
Which Hong Kong hotel has the highest rooftop pool?
The 76th floor at W Hong Kong is the highest on our list that publishes its floor, and the hotel sells day passes. Hotel Indigo is next on the 29th floor, and guests only.
Are any Hong Kong rooftop pools family-friendly or adults-only?
Yes, one is confirmed for children: Harbour Grand Kowloon has a children's pool beside its 27-metre pool on the 21st floor. No hotel on our list publishes an adults-only rule.
How can I swim in Hong Kong for the least money?
Use a public pool. Kowloon Park Swimming Pool lists adult entry at HK$17 on weekdays and HK$19 on weekends and public holidays. Sun Yat Sen Swimming Pool in Sai Ying Pun is another option, but its price isn't stated.
Do I need to be a guest to use the pool at Hotel ICON or Kimpton?
Yes. Hotel ICON's heated 9th-floor pool and Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui's heated infinity pool are for guests only, and neither sells a day pass.
